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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 371.71 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 371.71 and 110.81 is: 166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 371.71 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/371.71 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 371.71 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 41,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,189.19/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.19

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